Nitric acid forms an oxide of nitrogen on reaction with P4O10. Write the reaction involved. Also, write the resonating structures of the oxide of nitrogen formed.

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Reaction Involved:

P4O10 + 4HNO3 → 4HPO3 + 2N2O5

White phosphorous is very reactive as compared to red phosphorous due to angular strain in white phosphorous.

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